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"unless in very specific conditions"
Disagree.
In the wet, they don't need to be scrubbed like rims to work
In the dry, you can brake harder and later (within tyre grip confines obvs) so you save time on descents, not to mention reduce hand/arm fatigue so you've still got enough power to have punch up at the end when some 'rim braker' cuts you up..
hippy
Yes, but those modes of transportation all rely on stopping from higher speeds, quicker, and more often; assuming we're talking about actual racing? agree for commuting/city riding etc.
Pro's will hate the aero losses (which are currently pretty big) as well as the change in equipment, remembering the peloton is pretty traditional. They'll only care if it makes them faster, which they currently don't seem to drastically unless in very specific conditions